Search Results: keywords:"prescription drug monitoring programs"

  • S. 5563 — To require the use of prescription drug monitoring programs.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:895

    S. 5563 requires certain states to use prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) to track prescriptions for controlled substances like pain medications. The bill mandates that healthcare practitioners consult the PDMP before starting a patient on a controlled substance...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 5563 is a rule saying doctors need to check a special list before giving certain medicines to people and keep checking every few months. If states don't follow this rule, they might not get some money from the government.

  • S. 5228 — To require the use of prescription drug monitoring programs.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:840

    S. 5228 mandates that states, which receive certain federal funding, implement and use prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs). One year after the bill's enactment, it requires healthcare providers to check these PDMPs before prescribing certain controlled substances...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 5228 is a bill that wants doctors and pharmacies to always check a special list before giving out certain medicines, to help stop problems with people using too much medicine. If states don't do it right, they might lose some help from the government.

  • H. R. 9178 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve access of health care providers of the Department of Veterans Affairs to prescription drug monitoring programs, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:588

    H.R. 9178, also known as the "Veteran Prescription Safety Improvement Act," aims to enhance the ability of healthcare providers at the Department of Veterans Affairs to access prescription drug monitoring programs. The bill expands the definition of licensed healthcare providers and mandates...

    Simple Explanation

    The "Veteran Prescription Safety Improvement Act" wants to help doctors and nurses at veterans' hospitals keep track of the medicines that veterans use, just like when you have a checklist for your toys to make sure nothing is missing. This bill would make it easier for them to check that list to keep everyone safe and healthy.